HPV is a sexually transmitted infection that is known to cause cervical cancer, esophageal cancer, anal cancer, and genital warts. 95% of cervical cancer diagnoses are found to be caused by HPV.
Prioritizing Women’s Health
Women’s health and wellness has its own distinct field of medicine. Your gynecologic health as a woman plays a large role in your overall health. At the Institute for Hormonal Balance, we gladly provide well woman exams in Arlington to help you monitor and maintain your uterine, cervical, ovarian, and breast health.
How Well Woman Exams Work
Well woman exams involve getting a pap smear, a pelvic exam, a physical, and a breast exam. During your appointment, we perform a physical exam and obtain a cervical or vaginal swab to send for testing. Our pap smear specimen goes to a lab for HPV and cellular testing to determine your risk for cervical cancer. We recommend getting pelvic and breast exams annually.
Benefits of Well Woman Exams
Preventative Care
Well woman exams in Arlington help diagnose gynecologic conditions and concerns before they become severe.
Informative
A well woman exam can let you know how you are doing with your gynecologic health and if treatments are effective.
Comprehensive Health
While well woman exams look at your gynecologic health, they provide insight into your overall well-being too.
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What to Expect
When you arrive for your well woman exam in Arlington, we will provide you with a modest gown to change into. We will perform an exam of your neck and thyroid, breast, abdomen, and pelvic area including your cervix, ovaries, and uterus if they are still present. If we are performing a pap smear, we will take a swab to send to the lab. During the pelvic exam we will palpate your ovaries and uterus and feel for any abnormalities.
About Us
While the Institute For Hormonal Balance was established in 1985 by Dr. Gary Donovitz, our practice grew when Dr. Mandy Cotten, APRN, took over the practice in 2018. Since then, she and the rest of our expert providers have been implementing additional treatments to our practices in Arlington and Prosper, adding both aesthetic and wellness services for our patients.
By growing our expertise, we are expanding treatment options for patients, ensuring they receive high-quality, whole-body care that helps them live every day to the fullest.
Frequently Asked Questions
You should schedule your first well woman exam when you become sexually active or when you turn 21. We recommend annual well woman exams after that.
Most insurance companies will pay for preventative healthcare, and well woman exams in Arlington fall under that category. If you are unsure what your insurance covers, we recommend speaking with your insurance provider to learn more details about your care.
Yes. Women’s health includes your uterus, breasts, vagina, hormones and much more. While your provider may not need to look out for abnormalities in your cervix, they will still need to conduct an annual exam to monitor and help maintain the other aspects of your gynecologic health.
Do not douche or use vaginal creams for 24 hours before your exam. We also ask that you refrain from having sexual intercourse for about 3 days beforehand. We suggest you write any questions you have for your provider before your appointment, as well as any symptoms you’ve been experiencing regarding pelvic or breast pain. This will help you make the most of your visit and receive the best care possible. You will not need to fast or do anything else to prepare for your exam. If we are doing labs, it is helpful if you come to your exam fasting.
No, while we offered OBGYN care when we initially opened in 1985, we have changed our services to include more aesthetics and wellness. However, if you are needing recommendations for an OBGYN, our team members have an extensive network of providers who can offer you the quality care you deserve.
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